Tensions between Taiwan and China continue to escalate, with Taiwanese Defence Minister Wellington Koo warning that a Chinese blockade would be an act of war. This comes as China holds military exercises near the self-governed island, including simulated blockades. The international community is concerned about the potential impact on global trade, with one-fifth of freight passing through the Taiwan Strait.

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